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YF54 KFE

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,940 mi
Last recorded100,940 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 KFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 100,940 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 100,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,976 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 94,976 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil below minimum - topped up to minimum

it is my opinion that the tyres on this vehicle are unsafe due to wear and the vehicle should also have a geometry check

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Fail 18 Oct 2012 88,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil below minimum - topped up to minimum

it is my opinion that the tyres on this vehicle are unsafe due to wear and the vehicle should also have a geometry check

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 15 Oct 2011 83,155 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 73,369 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 73,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,573 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YF54 KFE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,072 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF54 KFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF54 KFE registered?

YF54 KFE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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